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City of Jacksonville Maintenance Worker II in Jacksonville, Florida
Maintenance Worker II
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Maintenance Worker II
Salary
$40,508.00 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2024-05810
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
01/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Community Services Departments are actively seeking six (6) Maintenance Worker II.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is service maintenance work in performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and repair of public works projects, public parks grounds, athletic fields, and associated right-of-way/public property maintenance duties, including operating light construction equipment. Work requires knowledge of public works construction practices and procedures, maintenance of public parks grounds and associated guidelines, work instructions, routines and procedures used, which can be learned on the job within several months. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is performed following established routines, procedures and standing instructions, and is patterned, involving similar situations, and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. Work is performed outdoors where there are some risks and hazards associated with operating machinery and vehicles on or near the roadway. Operates motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more, light construction equipment and machinery, and utilizes hand tools. Physical demands consist of working in adverse weather conditions, heavy physical exertion, and lifting and moving objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more. Work is performed under immediate supervision where work assignments are covered by established procedures from which deviation is not permitted.
Examples of Work
Performs semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and repair of public works projects, public parks grounds, athletic fields and associated right-of-way/public property maintenance duties.
Operates mowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, chain saws, concrete saws, pumps, patching machines, tamping devices, pitchforks, trowels, shovels, and other simple machines and equipment.
Performs landscape installation tasks such as grading, leveling and installation of retention walls.
Installs, repairs, and maintains sidewalks, curb and gutter and fences which will include backstops, cleans out drainage lines, manholes and catch basins.
Operates motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more including dump trucks, asphalt spreaders, tractors, backhoes, front end loaders, weed machines, street sweepers and heavy rollers.
Operates and makes minor repairs to various small equipment such as portable rod motors, rodding machines, winches, gasoline powered tamps, pavement breakers, pipe saws, pneumatic powered tamps, grinders, manual pipe cutters, chainsaws, mowers, weed eaters, edgers and trimmers.
Provides input to Crew Leader in making estimates of materials needed for the job.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the tools and procedures used in the installation, maintenance and construction of public works, public parks grounds, athletic fields, landscape projects.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skill in the operation and routine maintenance of trucks and light construction equipment.
Ability to operate mowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, chain saws, concrete saws, pumps, patching machines, tamping devices, pitchforks, trowels, shovels, and other simple machines and equipment.
Ability to perform semi-skilled construction tasks under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to operate motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more, including dump trucks, asphalt spreaders, tractors, backhoes, front end loaders, weed machines, street sweepers and heavy rollers.
Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform minor servicing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift and move supplies and materials weighing fifty (50) pounds or more.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Must be able to perform manual labor.
Must be able to read and write English.
Six (6) months of previous work experience in general maintenance or construction - preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
A valid class B or higher commercial driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Registration with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse is required prior to appointment.
Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $40,508.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
Yes
No
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
I have read and understand the above statement.
05
Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?
Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
No
06
Are you registered as a user with the DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? HTTPS://www.clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov
Yes
No
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Are you in compliance with DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol requirements?
Yes
No
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Do you have the ability to speak, read and write English?
Yes
No
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Are you able to perform manual labor?
Yes
No
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Do you have six (6) months of previous work experience in general maintenance or construction?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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A valid driver's license Class B (Commercial Driver's License) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class E Driver License
GA Standard Driver's License
GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
License from another State.
Learner Permit
My license is currently invalid.
I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
D or H - Employment Purposes
P or 2 – Probation Interlock Devise
S or I – Other Restriction
Two or more of these restrictions.
I have an out of state license.
None of the above.
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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